In today’s socio-political landscape, bias-fueled incidents are becoming more and more widespread on campuses. Several incidents involving significant bias have even made national headlines (see CSU, UNH and Yale), so it is imperative that institutions train their staff on how to respond to and manage these events appropriately with minimal damage. Our instructor, who experienced a high-profile bias incident at her institution recently, will share preparation strategies to competently handle such experiences while preserving the campus community and the institution’s reputation.
Agenda Developing a professional mindset for success Branding for success Making career services accessible
Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on January 24, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/rtni58k3bpdo/ Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that says “Name,” enter your institution name Click the button to enter the meeting as a guest AUDIO: Upon entrance into the webcast meeting room, you will be prompted to either listen by computer or by phone. (To listen by computer, you’ll see a “Listen Only” option in the lower right corner of the audio pop-up window). To ensure an optimal viewing experience: Test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Recording: You will be able to view the webcast recording here no later than 10 business days after the live session. Agenda Join us for this online training to gain an inside look at Princeton’s innovative model for career fairs. Our instructor for this event will walk you through why they decided to rethink their events, how it was accomplished, and what the components of the new structure look like. Resources You will be able to download webcast materials here no later than 10 business days after the live session.
To be a successful Enrollment Management leader, one must be able to effectively report to a wide array of stakeholders – from presidents and boards to academic deans and your subordinates. This can be a challenging undertaking which can greatly intensify during periods of low enrollment. Join us for this online training where Dr. Monique Perry will discuss how to navigate reporting to superiors, peers, and subordinates when enrollment numbers are low at your institution and provide tips to help you create a data-informed business case to change course.
Graduate students, despite comprising a large portion of a university’s overall student body, are often under-engaged as a part of the campus community. Throughout this training you will hear examples of how the University of Notre Dame successfully: Engaged graduate students upon enrolling in a program Created opportunities for social connections during their program Built meaningful connections to the university
The donors being cultivated by your institution likely don’t categorize their giving as either a major or a planned gift, and yet, advancement shops in higher education often draw a distinct line between the two types of giving. Ultimately donors just want to determine the most advantageous way to support your institution, and a strong partnership between major gift officers and planned giving officers can help make that a reality. This short lesson will help you educate and empower your major gift officers to recognize planned giving opportunities and broach the subject with their donors. New planned giving officers will also benefit from reviewing these resources.
Agenda Understanding the different variations of the roles of chiefs of staff Where are you on the continuum? Ensuring success in your first month
Agenda During the webcast, our instructors will share lessons learned and tips for other universities looking to start eSports programs in the following topic areas: Starting the eSports conversation on your campus Recruitment of eSports athletes Provision of scholarships Infrastructure: space and technology Student support considerations
Learn how to integrate CFR competencies into your academic fundraising efforts. Overview We’ve designed this 60-minute broadcast to showcase an innovative practice in academic fundraising. While we can’t promise that you’ll be able to replicate Franklin & Marshall’s success, there are pieces that you can adapt and scale for your own needs, and you’ll learn about the successes and challenges that F&M has had in this model. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get a few pieces of advice about how to proceed on your own campus.
Admissions counselors are commonly more mission-driven than numbers-driven. Since many wouldn’t self-identify as “numbers people,” they often struggle to articulate their personal enrollment goals and progress to leadership. But in a climate where every student matters, institutions can no longer afford to leave these goals up to chance. The productivity of admissions counselors is vital to an institution’s ability to execute their yield strategies, so enrollment and admissions leaders must start to shift the culture around goals and measurement for the counselors. Join us for this webcast and learn: How to set goals for counselors that are both aspirational and obtainable How to measure progress on goals through strategic reports How to hire and train for better results
Learn what to say, what to do, and what to listen for during donor discovery and qualification. Agenda In each of the three sections below, we’ll share words and phrases you can adapt to a variety of situations with donors. You will start practicing how to formulate your authentic voice for a few aspects of discovery and qualification: I. Securing the visit II. Preparing for the visit III. During the visit
In this short video series Lynne Wester, the Donor Relations Guru, shares her thoughts on the advancement shop of tomorrow. She addresses questions like “What is a good Ask-to-Thank ratio?” and “What should you do after an event?” and shares her perspective on topics like the best stewardship touch she’s encountered recently. Lynne is a well-known resource for donor relations and fundraising, a highly sought-after speaker, and has been featured in The Washington Post, CURRENTS magazine, The Chronicle of Philanthropy and other industry publications.
Finding the correct candidates for academic and administrative positions is a critical task for colleges and universities. However, you may be asked to serve on or even lead search committees without receiving training on the process, which can allow for things like campus culture, implicit biases, and outdated hiring practices to impact the search process and limit the diversity of the candidate pool. From crafting impactful hiring advertisements to documenting the cultural fit of your candidates, the following 5 resources will support your search committee as it prepares for an upcoming talent search.
Moving pieces of your orientation online can help you save time and money while maximizing student participation and engagement. Throughout this training you will hear how the University of Washington implemented three phases over three years to move more of their orientation online and to continuously improve elements of the process. As we work through each phase, we will discuss how you can adapt this model to your own institution with specific details on the time, budget, and tools needed for each. No matter where you are in the process of updating your orientation, you will have a better understanding of which phases are feasible for you and how to approach them. Designed for Face-to-Face Institutions This program is specifically designed for traditional face-to-face institutions of higher ed that wish to bring a portion of their orientation process into the online environment. Professionals from those institutions who will gain the most out of this event include: Directors of First Year Experience programs Leaders in student affairs Directors of orientation programs Directors of transfer student programs
See how one institution is seamlessly integrating career readiness modules into curricula. Agenda We will begin this live webcast with an example of how the framework has been used successfully, describe its flexibility, and show how faculty can easily plug their curriculum into it. We will then discuss: Determining which competencies to use to build framework Using “Learn It, Do It, Show It†to structure training modules Keys to getting started Using badges as a mechanism of providing feedback to students Badging platforms to consider How to Continue Scaling the Program Resources Download the presentation slides (PDF) Download the leftover questions and answers (PDF)
Learn how one institution is innovating in mentorship models and practices. Overview We’ve designed this 60-minute broadcast to showcase an innovative practice in higher education. While we can’t promise that you’ll be able to replicate Franklin & Marshall’s success, you will learn about the main successes and challenges of their model. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and get a few pieces of advice about how to proceed on your campus.
Innovation spaces are giving students an opportunity to merge the classroom, their future careers, and entrepreneurial spirit all into one place. As colleges assess how to attract and retain students, these spaces foster the creative and collaborative culture of today, while forging a connection between industry and academia. In this training, you will learn how to begin defining your institution’s own innovation space. Our expert instructor from The Garage at Northwestern University will share strategies on how to begin the process, including pictures and examples. Institutions with smaller budgets or a more limited scope will also receive advice on how to scale these strategies to meet their individual needs.
Agenda Designing and Disseminating Donor Surveys Analyzing and Leveraging Feedback Leveraging both collective and individual responses
One of the biggest barriers in moving toward a more holistic, and centralized corporate engagement strategy is knowing how to bring together disparate efforts, people, and corporate touchpoints across campus to move forward with a more comprehensive relationship with a company. Join us online to learn how to develop a cross-functional group that will help you foster a culture of holistic corporate engagement for your institution.
Formalize a stewardship plan for your top donors that lays a framework for future giving. Agenda Strategic Stewardship in Practice The look and feel of customized donor relations Perfecting the “surprise and delight†factor Eight Areas of Engagement Understanding the different areas of focus for your plan Examples in each area Walkthrough: Sample Strategic Stewardship Plan Using a template to begin Considerations for each plan Things you should know about your donors
